For centuries, thousands of pilgrims have travelled on Saint James’ Way every year, finally reaching the capital of Galicia and entering the iconic Cathedral. According to tradition, this is the burial place of the relics of James the Apostle, discovered in the 9th century.
But Santiago de Compostela is very much a living city, with other attractions for travellers, pilgrim or not: countless restaurants and bars where you can enjoy the delicious seafood of Galicia, a UNESCO World Heritage old town centre, daring contemporary art… There's plenty to do in this city which combines history with a younger modern side.
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How to get there - transport information
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How to get to aeroplane
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Santiago Airport is 10 kilometres outside the city.
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There are taxis and bus services between the airport and the city. The bus service runs from the airport to Plaza de Galicia, with stops at the Pazo de Congresos, Capilla San Lázaro and the bus and coach station.
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Bus to the city centre: 30 minutes.
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Car to the city centre: Approximately 15 minutes on the N-634.
How to get to train
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Trains run from Santiago de Compostela Railway Station to Madrid, San Sebastián, Hendaye and Barcelona.
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You can also change trains to reach Bilbao, Portugal and Paris. Book tickets
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The No. 6 bus from Plaza de Galicia goes to the station.
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The Transcantábrico, a luxury tourist train, travels slowly through northern, Green Spain to Santiago de Compostela. More information
How to get to bus
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Coaches run from Santiago de Compostela bus and coach station to countries including Portugal, Germany, Belgium, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Romania.
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Coaches also leave every hour for other towns in Galicia, like Vigo, Pontevedra and A Coruña.
How to get there by road
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The A-6 and A-52 motorways connect Galicia to the rest of Spain and link to Santiago via the AP-9.
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The A-8 motorway connects Galicia and France via the Cantabrian coast.
How to get around in bus
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Over 20 city bus routes connect every part of the city. More information.
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The No. 5 bus from Plaza de Galicia goes to the coach and bus station.
How to get around in train
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The tourist train (actually a type of bus) starts from Plaza del Obradoiro and tours the whole historic quarter.
How to get around in other means of transport
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By taxi. Find information here on how to contact the 24-hour teletaxi service.
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